Calathea Freddie - Peacock Calathea

Calathea Freddie

This beauty just shows why calathea are such a popular addition to any houseplant collection.  One of the most robust Calathea varieties, this is a great first choice for a beginner. Vivid, bright lime-green leaves with a deeper dash of green that is reminiscent of animal print - hence the name - will stand proud and pack a visual punch with its bountiful foliage. The prayer plant is aptly known due to the movement of the leaves dependant on the lighting and time of day. You may even hear it move

How to care for your calathea 

Water: They must be kept in damp soil at all times, but definitely do not allow the plant to sit in water or in very wet soil. Think little and often as a watering policy allowing the top 1cm to dry to the touch.

Light: Calathea need plenty of indirect light, no full sun EVER. 

Humidity: They enjoy humidity, brown leaf tips indicate that humidity is too low or that your tap water is to harsh (they love rain water).

Temperature: They like warmth, about 20 degrees C. Please no draughts.

Other info - 

Pot size: 11cm 

Toxic to cats & dogs? No

Air purifying? Yes